New rules are changing SNAP eligibility and how retailers can accept benefits. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images NewsFood assistance is one of the most effective tools for fighting poverty in America. New federal rules are testing that reputation.
Fireworks from the Freedom 250 celebration go off after delays due to a thunderstorm in the wee hours of July 5, 2026, in Washington. Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty ImagesFunding and planning for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence fell largely to two nonprofits with similar names: America250 and Freedom 250.
The Boulder Theater is one of many locations that will host screenings for the Sundance Film Festival in January 2027. Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post via Getty ImagesWhen the Sundance Film Festival begins in Boulder, Colorado, on Jan.
Haley and Hanna Cavinder, who played college basketball for the Miami Hurricanes, were among the first student-athletes to sign major deals over their name, image and likeness. AP Photo/Darron CummingsA lot has changed since college athletes began earning compensation in 2021.
Arian Simone, left, and Ayana Parsons of the foundation The Fearless Fund saw their grant program for Black women entrepreneurs affected after the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action.
Federal agents execute a search in December 2025 tied to potential Medicaid fraud in Bloomington, Minn.
High property taxes in Detroit deter national retailers from opening stores in the city. Sylvia Jarrus for The Washington Post via Getty ImagesDetroit’s borders encompass 139 square miles, a footprint large enough to fit Manhattan, Boston and San Francisco combined.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is pushing for a rethink on how inflation is measured to offer more clarity on the Fed's policy. AP Photo/Mark SchiefelbeinFrom gas to housing to groceries, consumers can’t escape inflation in their everyday lives. So why can’t policymakers agree on what the data is telling them – and if prices are falling fast enough?
Florida voters will decide on a major property tax amendment this November.
Sen. Bernie Sanders frequently raises concerns about what artificial intelligence could do to American jobs. Heather Diehl/Getty ImagesCreating a government fund to own AI stock and benefit all Americans would require many hard choices.
